AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrop-culture chaos: Swatch’s Royal Pop pocket watch launch has sparked all-night queues and even tear gas in cities including London, Singapore, Paris and Milan, as buyers chase resale profits—Swatch says there’s no shortage and blames crowd-handling issues at some stores. AI for work and skills: In Ghana, Bank of Ghana adviser Dr John Kwabena Kwakye told accountants to use AI with integrity, warning the real risk is not adapting; in Singapore, IBF’s new YTP-AIF programme offers undergrads structured, hands-on AI finance training with industry partners. Health and safety focus: Singapore’s new WSH campaign urges workers and employers to “Pause. Check. Make it Safe,” while Snow City will close on 30 September after 26 years, with staff redeployed or supported. Science and culture links: Tanzania’s Samia Scholarship push aims to build a science elite for Dira 2050, and HKIFF Industry showcased four works in progress at Cannes 2026 via HAF Goes to Cannes.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.